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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,722.06, 21,696.44 and 9,434.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,722.06, 21,696.44 and 9,434.44 is: 13,019.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,722.06 : 21,696.44 = 9,434.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,722.06/21,696.44 = 9,434.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,722.06x = 21,696.44 × 9,434.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,722.06x = 204,693,761.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,693,761.39/15,722.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,019.53

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